Quote from: Ducatiloo on May 29, 2008, 04:13:01 PM
No mid-west stops 

If it's the same as last year the truck will head to Canada for a few weeks in late June and then head west.  I don't think the full schedule is listed on the link posted.

I attended one last year.  It's a great chance to ride a couple of different models back to back. 

Warning:  Demo rides may cause a serious reaction that results in an immediate Ducati purchase

Demo rides are really fun events! We just did it with Triumph and had a GREAT time! Ducati does a really good job with it as well.

Do you need full track gear for the test rides?  If not, does anyone know what IS required?

Quote from: Jnaids07 on May 30, 2008, 05:11:15 AM
Do you need full track gear for the test rides?  If not, does anyone know what IS required?

My guess is an M endorsement, helmet, gloves, jacket, boots, and possibly insurance?

Licence

This is what they wanted at Cliff's

License (no Permit) Insurance, the safety gear was suggested but not required.

Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 30, 2008, 05:26:37 AM
My guess is an M endorsement, helmet, gloves, jacket, boots, and possibly insurance?

That's EXACTLY what they wanted in my case.  Interestingly enough, if you don't presently have bike insurance they will take your car insurance instead.

Quote from: PizzaMonster on May 30, 2008, 08:44:58 AM
That's EXACTLY what they wanted in my case.  Interestingly enough, if you don't presently have bike insurance they will take your car insurance instead.

That is odd. I guess Insurance is Insurance.

Quote from: Jnaids07 on May 30, 2008, 05:11:15 AM
Do you need full track gear for the test rides?  If not, does anyone know what IS required?

License M endorsement included, insurance, and what gear makes you legal in your state, however most people will show up in modest to full gear, so try not to look like a squid 

When I went to the one at NPR, it was almost out of slots, I only got to ride the sportclassic. I was very impressed with it.  Now I've narrowed it down to either a Multi, Sportclassic, Monster, 1098, 848, aw hell let me throw in the hyper also. 

Does anyone know what time the demo rides usually start?

Quote from: red duke on June 12, 2008, 09:59:06 AM
Does anyone know what time the demo rides usually start?

generally 9am. usually on friday morning thru the afternoon. then, the same thing on saturday. i will be there tomorrow at 9 am trying to blow up everything i can get my hands on. [moto]

Where is the truck now?

Winchester Va. June 27-28
www.ducpond.com

Quote from: GotDuc on May 30, 2008, 01:31:13 PM
That is odd. I guess Insurance is Insurance.

The bikes are insured, they are insured.  They just want to make sure no one uninsurable is riding their bikes.  (Stands to reason if you can't get insurance or don't have a license, you're not really in the market for a bike.  )

Demo Trucks are fun.  Last year I rode the HM, which I was hot for, a Sport 1000 and a GT 1000 with a gel seat and the full-termi kit (which was my favorite, btw).  I lucked out and dropped my Triumph off for service just as they were opening.  I was the ONLY PERSON THERE for about two hours.    [moto] [moto]

After all that, I'd talked myself out of the HM, for now, and found my sweet '99 with 3500 miles on it a week later.

It was here in Vegas last weekend, but I was too friggin busy to go. I'd suggest going early on Friday if you can't swing it.  It will be desolate.  Sat. pm will be a zoo.

That sounds like fun